South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 88 - DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS
Article 1 - LICENSE REQUIREMENT FOR FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS
Section 88-125 - Applications for License

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 88-125

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024

A. Applications for License shall be made to the Department at license@ddsn.sc.gov.

B. The appropriate forms for licensing will be made available by the Department. Qualified Providers requesting a License shall file an application under oath on a form specified by the Department. An application shall be signed by the Chief Executive Officer. The application shall set forth the full name and address of the setting for which the License is sought and the owner(s) and such additional information as the Department may require, including affirmative evidence of ability to comply with reasonable standards, rules, and regulations as may be lawfully prescribed.

C. A licensing application shall be reviewed by the Department prior to a DDSN licensing contractor inspecting the setting and prior to the Department issuing a License to the setting, and a licensing application shall include the following:

(1) Documentation of a fire safety inspection conducted by the State Fire Marshall's Office;

(2) Documentation of an electrical inspection conducted by a licensed electrician;

(3) Documentation of a heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) inspection conducted by a licensed inspector;

(4) If not on a public water line, documentation of a water quality inspection conducted by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).

(5) When the setting is a Residential Services settings supporting children, documentation of a health and sanitation inspection conducted by an appropriate entity.

(6) For settings supporting children under six (6) years of age, documentation of a lead-paint risk assessment conducted by DHEC.

(7) Documentation of any Licenses held by the Qualified Provider for the setting or program and/or information about plans to acquire additional Licenses. The Department shall not issue a License to a setting or program that is licensed to another entity.

(8) For Day Service settings involving food preparation, documentation of a current permit from DHEC.

D. Qualified Providers who plan to construct a new setting or current Licensees who plan extensive renovations shall submit complete plans for construction or changes for prior approval to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

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